Or perhaps the key was never fitted.
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David Hill
> Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 8:59 AM
> To: MG List
> Subject: Weird Crank Pulley Movement
>
>
> Just wondering if anyone has come across this one before...
>
> Playing with my '72 GT donor yesterday, I spotted that the
> crank pulley can be moved by hand, in relation to the
> crankshaft. The free rotation is about 10 degrees and when
> the pulley moved, the centre bolt moves with it. It is
> definitely not the outer rim that's moving - the damper
> appears to be OK.
>
> This suggests to me -
> The pulley was never tightened and the key has worn or is
> broken. The key is the wrong one or... Worst case - the
> keyways in the crank and/or pulley are worn.
>
> Any similar experiences? Comments?
>
> Thanks,
>
> David Hill
> York, UK.
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